Asset Protection Specialist

Home Depot; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Depot is seeking an Asset Protection Specialist to prevent financial loss and support safety programs in assigned stores. You will monitor security systems, identify theft and fraud, and document cases with detailed reports for investigations.

You will work with law enforcement, preserve evidence, and report hazards to management while helping maintain store objectives and a shrink-elimination culture. This role emphasizes integrity and vigilance in a busy retail environment.

Qualifications

• Identify incidents of theft and fraud.
• Review CCTV and exception reports to detect loss.
• Audit Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) and shrink-elimination processes.
• Prepare accurate case reports of apprehensions and recoveries.

Responsibilities

• Preserve and document evidence for investigations.
• Interact with law enforcement and testify in court as needed.
• Report hazardous or unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty.
• Support asset protection and operational objectives in-store.

Skills

Loss prevention

Incident reporting

Security awareness

Interpersonal communication

Tools

CCTV systems

Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS)

Job description

Job Description

Position Purpose:

The Asset Protection Specialist is primarily responsible for preventing financial loss caused by theft and fraud and supporting safety and environmental program compliance in their assigned store/multiple stores. They utilize tools to minimize loss to the Company, including but not limited to identifying incidents of theft and fraud, reviewing CCTV and exception reports, monitoring the store's physical security, auditing the Electronic Article Surveillance and driving a shrink elimination culture in the store. Other responsibilities include: preparing accurate and detailed case reports documenting your apprehensions and recoveries, preserving evidence, interacting with law enforcement and testifying in criminal and civil court actions. The Asset Protection Specialist must report any hazardous or unsafe condition to the Manager on Duty and carry out job responsibilities in a manner that minimizes the risk of injury to themselves, other associates, vendors, customers, and the Company. They must demonstrate integrity at all times, respond to asset protection and operational concerns of all associates and remain focused on store specific business objectives while supporting key asset protection and operational responsibilities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.